How Do Vaccines Work?
With a little scientific trickery, the same pathogen that causes a disease can end up protecting us against it
Infectious Disease
How do I include my pets in my family’s emergency planning for COVID-19?
Emily McCobb, V00, VG02, director of Cummings School’s Shelter Medicine Program, responds
How Does COVID-19 Compare with the Flu?
A Cummings School expert on influenza and infectious disease shares what we might expect to see as the new coronavirus continues to spread—and how to stay safe
Coronavirus cabin fever? Before stepping outside for that walk, remember it’s tick season
Experts, including Professor Sam Telford, spoke with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about the risk of ticks and tick-borne illness as well as preventative measures individuals can take.
Can Pets Get COVID-19?
There have been news reports that two dogs (both in Hong Kong) and two cats (one in Belgium and one in Hong Kong) tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, but ...
Meet the Man Leading Indonesia's COVID-19 Response
Indonesia represents one of the most challenging fronts in the war against COVID-19. Meet the adjunct professor leading the fight against the novel coronavirus in the world’s fourth most-populous country.
Can Pets Get or Spread COVID-19?
Cummings School scientists launch a study to better understand the novel coronavirus and how it may infect pets and other domestic animals
Local study to look for coronavirus in pets
Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to WCVB Boston about Cummings School's new study looking for the novel coronavirus in pets
Two New York cats test positive for coronavirus. Here’s what you need to know about the virus and animals.
After two pet cats in New York tested positive for coronavirus, Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to The Washington Post about what is known about the virus and animals—and his lab's research to learn more